Cornerstone of Faith
A Mission ...
A Call ...
A Moment ...
A Gift.
So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are citizens with the saints and also members of the household of God, built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus himself as the cornerstone. (Ephesians 2:19-20)
Artist's conception of new St. Joseph Seminary chapel, created by Cohos Evamy Integratedesign
A Mission
St. Joseph Seminary is blessed with the mission of forming men for priestly service in dioceses across Western Canada. We will depend on these priests to nurture the precious gift of our faith as they serve thousands of Catholics in the years to come. Newman Theological College delivers the academic program for the seminary, and also offers the only Roman Catholic graduate theological education for lay people in Western Canada. Our graduates are the very face of our Church, working in parishes, schools, hospitals, prisons, missions and inner city ministries – anywhere we can bring the Gospel of Jesus Christ to bear on life in our community.
A Moment
The Cornerstone of Faith campaign offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to contribute to the building of a campus that will be not only a landmark into the next century, but a legacy of commitment to the faith of our ancestors. The seminary, the first to be built in Canada in the new millennium, is a unique symbol of our faith and allows us to proclaim in architecture the beauty of the Gospel. The college is a state-ofthe-art centre for theological education. Their construction is but one moment in a long history. And this moment offers a blessed opportunity to be part of that history. |
A Call
Construction of a major thoroughfare next to the original seminary and college in north Edmonton has prompted their relocation to land owned by the Archdiocese in the heart of the city. Proceeds from the sale of the north Edmonton property ($42 million) have been invested in the new facilities. Another $15 million is needed to cover recent very high construction costs. We are called to help build our faith for generations to come. A gift to the Cornerstone of Faith campaign is our answer to that call.
A Gift
St. Paul reminds us (Romans 12:6-8) that each has gifts that differ according to the grace given by God, and that each is called to respond generously to God’s goodness by using these gifts for His purpose. The seminary and associated college are essential to the development of our future faith leaders. Your gift will help ensure their vital mission continues. Take this moment to become part of the Cornerstone, the foundation on which we together build something much greater than any of us. Your pledge is welcome either as a monthly or yearly contribution, or as a one-time gift. |
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Heavenly Father,
We thank you for the gifts you graciously give us.
Through our communion with your Son, may we have the strength and courage to use these gifts boldly and joyfully for your glory.
You have granted to our Archdiocese the unique opportunity to serve the Church by constructing the new St. Joseph Seminary and Newman Theological College. We pray for the Holy Spirit’s gifts of wisdom and knowledge as we work to ensure the future of these institutions of priestly and lay formation.
May the hearts of our people be fully open to your call. Grant an increase of vocations to the priesthood and religious life. Help our lay people to respond to your call to serve the Church and announce the Gospel to our world.
We make this prayer through your Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord, our Cornerstone of Faith.
Amen.
Artist's conception of Newman Theological College, image created by Cohos Evamy integratedesign
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Cornerstone of Faith: News
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Christianity is a call to a way of life: Cardinal Francis George
"Pope Benedict XVI explains that without a personal relationship to the Lord, nothing else about religion makes much sense. We need doctrines, of course, to explain more thoroughly who Christ is in the light of God's own self-revelation; but all the doctrines make little sense without a personal acquaintance of some sort with Christ. So Christianity is not first of all a set of ideas. We need moral teaching to know the path we must follow in our behavior and actions in order to be faithful to Christ; but Christianity is not first of all a set of rules. Christianity begins with a relationship barely understood but beautifully attractive and ends with that relationship fulfilled. Christianity is a way of life."
These are some of the words of Cardinal Francis George of Chicago, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, who offered both challenge and inspiration in his keynote address to the Cornerstone of Faith Gala Dinner on September 22. Read more
Unique contruction techniques employed for seminary for the centuries
Using techniques rarely seen in Canada, workers at the St. Joseph Seminary poured 330 cubic metres of specialized architectural concrete in a continuous pour over six hours on October 1.
The continuous pour will ensure that no seam lines appear in the concrete, which will form the curving walls of the building's signature chapel. Read the inspiring faith story of the manager who supervised this one-of-a-kind building project in the Edmonton Journal. Watch the Journal's video.
Green learning and green living
When the Archdiocese of Edmonton discovered that St. Joseph Seminary and Newman
Theological College were in the proposed path of a new six-lane highway, leaders realized they had an opportunity to do something dramatic. Read how these facilities are being built to high environmental standards in this article from In Trust, a magazine devoted to seminaries and theological schools.
NTC gets major boost from Ottawa
The new campus of Newman Theological College will feature state-of-the art teaching, learning and research technology thanks to a $4.18-million grant from the federal government’s Knowledge Infrastructure Program.
The grant was announced by James Rajotte, Member of Parliament for Edmonton-Leduc, on behalf of Hon. Gary Goodyear, Minister of State for Science and Technology. It represents the first government support the college has received in its 40-year history. College president Bryn Kulmatycki says the money will help finance technology infrastructure for the Sopchyshyn Family Library and Learning Commons, classrooms and research support areas.
“I am delighted to hear that Newman will be benefiting from this unique federal program,” said Archbishop Richard Smith, Chairman of the College Board of Governors. “It will enable our students and researchers to reach around the globe with the latest technologies even as they study the world’s oldest questions.” Read more
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